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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.31, 1,642.95 and 273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.31, 1,642.95 and 273.58 is: 410.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.31 : 1,642.95 = 273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.31/1,642.95 = 273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.31x = 1,642.95 × 273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.31x = 449,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,478.26/1,095.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.37

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